Company setup in Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) is a free zone beside Zayed International Airport, suited to aviation, trade and e-commerce.
Doing business in Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)
It offers offices, warehouses and flexible desks close to air cargo and major highways to the city, Dubai and the north.
Aviation services, importers and exporters, e-commerce sellers, technology and general service companies.
What to know before you register
Who it suits
Importers, aviation and e-commerce. Aviation services, importers and exporters, e-commerce sellers, technology and general service companies.
Licensing route
Companies license with the airport free zone for approved activities, with full foreign ownership available for qualifying activities. Warehouse and office choices affect visa allowances.
Practical tip
If most of your cargo moves by air, compare airport-side zones with port-side ones before deciding.
Services we provide for Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) companies
PRO services
Visas, Emirates ID, labour and immigration paperwork handled for you.
Residency and Golden Visa
Investor, partner and employee visas, and long-term residency options.
Bank account support
Guidance and introductions for a corporate account.
Renewals and amendments
Renew on time and change activities, partners or addresses.
Document attestation
Attestation of company and personal documents.
Licence types
Understand commercial, professional and industrial licences.
Frequently asked questions
Is ADAFZ suitable for e-commerce?
Often yes for goods that move by air. We compare storage and costs.
How does ADAFZ differ from KEZAD?
ADAFZ sits by the airport, while KEZAD is near the port and focuses on industrial and logistics space.
How long does setting up in Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ) take?
The time depends on your activity, the approvals it needs and how quickly documents and premises are ready. After reviewing your plan we give a written timeline for Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ).
Ready to set up in Abu Dhabi Airport Free Zone (ADAFZ)?
Tell us your activity and plan. We reply with the recommended route, an itemised proposal and the next steps.